Faculty of Education. Change is progress. Know it. Become one of us. PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 T: +27(0)

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1 Faculty of Education 2015 Change is progress. Know it. Become one of us. PO Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 T: +27(0)

2 Faculty The Faculty of Education is located on three campuses, namely Bloemfontein, South and Qwaqwa Campuses. The faculty educates teachers in several disciplines. Our one role is to prepare preservice teachers for their work in schools, ensuring that they have a strong disciplinary base for their professional work. A second major role is the teaching of in-service educators. The work is informed by and closely related to our research and community outreach. We bring to our work a keen interest in the local context, as the opportunity for exploring issues that are universal in education. We work closely with schools and other sites of education and attempt to keep theory and practice in dialogue with one another. The faculty offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees and diplomas as well as postgraduate certificates, Honours, Master s and Doctoral study programmes. We place a high value on students as central to our work.

3 of Education Students in our undergraduate Bachelor of Education degree (offered in Pre-school and Foundation, Intermediate and FET phases) are preparing to be teachers in primary and secondary schools. The key teaching and learning tenet of the programme is reflection, with an emphasis on teaching prospective teachers about teaching as opposed to teaching them only how to teach. In the postgraduate area, we offer Honours and Master s Degrees and a Doctoral programme. The faculty produces large numbers of Honours and Master s graduates in critical areas such as Curriculum Studies, Higher Education, Psychology of Education, Philosophy and Policy Studies in Education, Comparative Education and Education Management. Within the continuing education sector, we offer the Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE), National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE) both phasing out since 2014, Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) and numerous short courses. Addressing the changing needs of the teaching profession, these courses are developed per tender and focus primarily on the upgrading of the knowledge and methodology of Science, Mathematics and Technology teachers in all the school phases. Research in the faculty includes work that is focused on issues of teaching and learning in specific disciplines, as well as research that focuses on matters that are more general, educational contents, social issues and curriculum more generally. 3 KOVSIE GUIDE 2015 Dean: Prof Dennis Francis In a world where education changes lives, we at the Faculty of Education change the social fabric of our community, culture and ultimately the world through interaction between teaching and learning.

4 INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION (UNDERGRADUATE): Programme Director: Prof Johnnie Hay First degree Minimum Duration Compulsory Gr 12 Subjects Selection? Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching Four years None Yes 30 Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching Four years None Yes 30 Bachelor of Education in Senior and FET Teaching Four years None Yes 30 * Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching, Five-year curriculum Five years None Yes * Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching, Five-year curriculum Five years None Yes * Bachelor of Education in Senior and FET Teaching, Five-year curriculum Five years None Yes Minimum Admission Point (AP) Admission requirements are subject to change. * Students with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and AP of can be admitted provided that there is space available in the programme after the four-year curriculum has been filled. Note: Applications for selection close at the end of September Certificate Minimum Duration Contact Person Contact Number/ Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) One year Jaco van der Merwe +27(0) / vdmerwej@ufs.ac.za

5 POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Programme Director: Prof Rita Niemann Degree/diploma/certificate Minimum Duration Contact Person Contact Number/ Postgraduate Diploma in Education One year Prof Rita Niemann +27(0) / niemannr@ufs.ac.za Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education One 1 year Dr Rika van Schoor +27(0) / vschoorj@ufs.ac.za Honours Degrees BEd Hons (only pipeline students) One year Prof Rita Niemann +27(0) / niemannr@ufs.ac.za Masters Degrees MEd (five areas of specialisation) One year Prof Rita Niemann +27(0) / niemannr@ufs.ac.za MA (Higher Education Studies) One year Dr Victor Teise +27(0) / teisevn@ufs.ac.za Doctoral Degrees PhD (Education areas of specialisation) Two years Prof Rita Niemann +27(0) / niemannr@ufs.ac.za PhD (Higher Education Studies) Two years Dr Victor Teise +27(0) / teisevn@ufs.ac.za 5 The Faculty visibly contributes to the social transformation of the broader society SCHOOL OF OPEN LEARNING (TEACHER CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT) Director: Pierre Plekker KOVSIE GUIDE 2015 Certificates Diploma/certificate Minimum Duration Contact Person Contact Number Advanced Certificate in Education (12 learning areas) Two years Pierre Plekker +27(0) / plekkerp@ufs.ac.za National Professional Diploma in Education (four specialisations) Two years Pierre Plekker +27(0) / plekkerp@ufs.ac.za Advanced Certificate in Teaching (14 learning areas / subjects) Two years Pierre Plekker +27(0) / plekkerp@ufs.ac.za

6 PROGRAMMES IN EDUCATION STUDIES The above programmes comprise a range of qualifications, focusing on: professional training of prospective educators; and continuous education and development of the education corps. The following career prospects apply: Professionally qualified educators for the pre-school, foundation, intermediate, senior and further education phases. Specialists in the fields of Education Management, Curriculum Studies, Inclusive Education, Support Teaching, Education Policy and Philosophy and Education as a science. Experts in education-related careers, such as instructors, trainers, education policy analysts and lecturers in the Higher Education sector. The BEd offers, among others, excellent training in the knowledge, skills, expertise and techniques that have a bearing on developing autonomy, responsibility and interpersonal relationships, as well as rendering an expert service as a teacher, manager and subjectexpert. Career opportunities for students specialising in technological education. The Baccalaureus Educationis (BEd) in technological university subjects is aimed at the initial stages of teacher training. It is a focused qualification, providing students with the opportunity to obtain a technology-directed teaching degree for qualifying as a professional teacher in the Further Education and Training phase. The BEd qualification is also suitable for the development of expertise in teaching-related careers such as instructors; trainers; lecturers/doctors/ professors at higher education (tertiary) institutions; supervisors and/ or managers in technology-related industries; managers of workshops, community centres and factories; expertise in loss control; draughtsmen; designers; etc. Entrepreneurial opportunities are unlimited and given the appropriate choice of subjects (for example, Business Management), it is invaluable should you wish to establish your own business. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING (FOR GRADES R 3) Four-year curriculum Compulsory subjects (first year of study) English 1 Core curriculum module Lifelong learning Skills for Teachers Education Studies 1: 1.1: The individual in education context 1.2: What it means to educate: theoretical perceptions and significance for SA education General Pedagogy I: Early Childhood Development and Learning (0-9) Life Skills 1 Mathematics 1: Numbers, Operations, Relationships Teaching Practice 1 Five-year curriculum Compulsory subjects (first year of study) Skills and Competencies in lifelong learning Academic language course in English OR Afrikaans for academic purposes English 1 Life Skills 1 Mathematics 1: Numbers, Operations, Relationships Enquiries: Officer: Marks and Academic Advice Tel: +27 (0)

7 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN INTERMEDIATE PHASE TEACHING (FOR GRADES 4 7) Four-year curriculum Compulsory subjects (first year of study) English 1 Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2 OR Life Skills 1 Life Skills 2 Core curriculum module Lifelong learning Skills for Teachers Education Studies 1: 1.1: The individual in education context 1.2: What it means to educate: theoretical perceptions and significance for SA education General Pedagogy I: Managing the curriculum Teaching Practice 1 Five-year curriculum Compulsory subjects (first year of study) Skills and Competencies in lifelong learning Academic language course in English OR Afrikaans for academic purposes English 1 Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2 OR Life Skills 1 Life Skills 2 Enquiries: Officer: Marks and Academic Advice Tel: +27 (0) BEd FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING PHASE (FOR GRADES 8 12) Four-year curriculum Compulsory subjects (first year of study): *Subject Content 1 **Subject Content 2 Core curriculum module Life-long learning Skills for Teachers Education Studies 1.1: The individual in education context Education Studies 1.2: What it means to educate: theoretical perceptions and significance for SA education General Pedagogy I: Managing the curriculum Teaching Practice 1 * Select two school-related subjects. One of these subjects must be taken up to second-year level. Five-year curriculum Compulsory subjects (first year of study): Skills and Competencies in lifelong learning Academic language course in English OR Afrikaans for academic purposes Mathematical literacy *Subject Content 1 **Subject Content 2 * Select two school-related subjects. One of these subjects must be taken up to second-year level. Enquiries: Jaco van der Merwe Tel: +27 (0) vdmerwej@ufs.ac.za 7 KOVSIE GUIDE 2015

8 BURSARIES (Undergraduate/PGCE) Provincial Department of Education and Funza Lushaka. Enquiries: Officer: Bursaries Tel: +27 (0) POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE) The Postgraduate Certificate Education (PGCE) is a professional educator s qualification that caps a degree qualification. It is intended for students seeking a career in the Senior and Further Education and Training phase in schools. This qualification is also suitable for the training of expertise for education-related careers such as for instructors and trainers, who are in possession of at least a first Baccalaureus degree. Admission requirements A combination of school-related subjects in the obtained degree can ensure admission to this study, e.g. Options 1 School-related subjects One subject up to third-year level and One subject up to second-year level 2 3 Two subjects up to second-year level and One subject at first-year level One subject up to third-year level and Mathematics or Physics and Chemistry, Biology or Technology at first-year level Duration of course: The duration of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education is one year of full-time study. A two-year part-time course is available only for currently employed educators. Enquiries: Jaco van der Merwe Tel: +27 (0) vdmerwej@ufs.ac.za

9 PROGRAMME IN HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES The postgraduate programme in higher education studies provides an opportunity to lecturers, support and management staff of universities, colleges and private institutions for professional development. The programme offers a choice between three different levels of postgraduate qualifications (for more information on the curriculum and admission requirements, please consult the relevant Yearbook): Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education. MA degree in Higher Education Studies. PhD degree in Higher Education Studies. The Postgraduate Diploma programme is typically characterised by: an active, practical and resource-based approach; limited and evenly spread contact sessions to suit the busy schedules of higher education staff; structured team supervision; an interdisciplinary approach: students from any field of study may enrol; students are allowed to register for occasional studies in single modules in the programme; and a limited number of short learning programmes (e.g. on research methodology and assessment) that are credit-bearing towards the Postgraduate Diploma qualification. The research Master s and Doctoral degree qualifications in the programme involve the completing of a full research dissertation or thesis on any topic related to either Higher Education or Further Education. In both cases, a structured team supervision approach is also followed. 9 KOVSIE GUIDE 2015 Enquiries: Dr Victor Teise Tel: +27 (0) teisevn@ufs.ac.za All information in this publication is subject to change. Information in this publication has been compiled with the utmost care. However, the Council and Senate accept no responsibility for errors. Studying the Faculty Yearbook as the final and correct source is important and it is available at

10 KOVSIES OPENDAY 10 May :00 Callie Human Centre Visit our faculty in the Winkie Direko Building. We UNDERSTAND education T: +27(0)